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Nketiah Scores Hattrick As Arsenal Thrash Sunderland To Zoom Into Carabao Cup Last Four

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4 years ago

December 21, 2021

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have booked their place in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup after cruising to a 5-1 win over Sunderland at the Emirates on Tuesday.

Eddie Nketiah opened the scoring when he poked the ball home from close range after 16 minutes, before Nicolas Pepe doubled Arsenal’s lead ten minutes later.

Nathan Broadhead gave Sunderland a fighting chance when he pulled a goal back on the half hour mark, until Nketiah sealed Arsenal’s place in the last four with his second of the game.

And there was still time for Nketiah to grab his hat-trick goal with a cheeky flick minutes before the hour mark, and debutant Charlie Patino to grab a fifth.

Despite featuring just three times in the Premier League all season, Nketiah has been given a chance to impress in the past three rounds of the EFL Cup.

And the 22-year-old has continued to take his chances when they’ve come his way after netting his fourth goal in just three round in the competition

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.